I wish you wrote a daily column, because then I’d start my day with belly laughs from your hilarious observations (both personal and political) while also marveling at your incisive commentary on our current world disorder. I keep sharing your work with others - I hope they are signing up because I need to discuss your Substack posts with them!
These sick and broken men hurling their desperate violence onto society—it’s vile. Welcome Hocus & Pocus (the ampersand seems right), NYC is ready for you!
One of the more interesting post-election statistics is the degree to which Americans are tuning out political news. According to an AP poll, news consumption is down across all political stripes, but especially among Democrats, 72% of whom say they are tuning out.
I went to The Comedy Cellar (in the Village) his past weekend and anytime one of the acts started to even go ever so slightly political, I swear, the room went cold. No matter one's party affiliation, everyone is done with it.
As a Canadian watching what seemed to be a joke about us being the 51st state and now seems to be an actual threat I am also under the duvet but watching Ted Lasso instead and wishing for that world!
Such a great piece Tina - so on point with the toxic, deranged & violent masculinity being unleashed on the US ! And how women just soldier on -coping at the worst of times. I wish you could meet my dog brood of 4 - 2 city slickers and 2 country bumpkins who make life so joyful ! I am sure Hocus & Pocus will give you much fodder for future newsletters ! Most of all - thank you for making us laugh ! Your wit and observations of the ridiculous- ness of today’s world are simply a joy to read and savor !
PTSD is real. Your point about the women left behind is incredibly sad. Your nose? Do what pleases you. As an older woman myself, I am amazed at how many other women question my choice to stay blonde. It’s for me. A pet? Don’t rush in. With your son moving out, find your new rhythm. Thanks again for sharing. I enjoy your writing immensely. I hope to join in the chat. If I am unable to figure it out, with you in spirit.
Yes it’s time to acknowledge that it’s the delicate flower men making an over-refreshed hell of everything. In my own Holy Howl column I expound on the theme.
After mainlining msnbc during the first Trump Administration, I have prophylactically unsubscribed from all live cable to save what’s left of my brain. Thanks as always for the affirmation therapy. 💕💕
Fabulous piece, especially the passage about "masculine wrecking balls." I am so exhausted, but this helps.
Glad you liked. We just have to stay under the duvet until its all over ! T
I wish you wrote a daily column, because then I’d start my day with belly laughs from your hilarious observations (both personal and political) while also marveling at your incisive commentary on our current world disorder. I keep sharing your work with others - I hope they are signing up because I need to discuss your Substack posts with them!
Why am I not surprised you’d rescue not one but two bitches and christen them black magic names. Perfect on Sutton Place.
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These sick and broken men hurling their desperate violence onto society—it’s vile. Welcome Hocus & Pocus (the ampersand seems right), NYC is ready for you!
Yep. Kitten magic is all we have left! T
One of the more interesting post-election statistics is the degree to which Americans are tuning out political news. According to an AP poll, news consumption is down across all political stripes, but especially among Democrats, 72% of whom say they are tuning out.
I am afraid its true. We are undr the duvet streaming police procedurals until it's all over T
I went to The Comedy Cellar (in the Village) his past weekend and anytime one of the acts started to even go ever so slightly political, I swear, the room went cold. No matter one's party affiliation, everyone is done with it.
Fascinating. Bill Maher will need a new joke writing team T
Apparently Republicans have also stepped back from political news as well
We are all terminally done until the invasion of Canaada wakes us up perehaps T
As a Canadian watching what seemed to be a joke about us being the 51st state and now seems to be an actual threat I am also under the duvet but watching Ted Lasso instead and wishing for that world!
Such a great piece Tina - so on point with the toxic, deranged & violent masculinity being unleashed on the US ! And how women just soldier on -coping at the worst of times. I wish you could meet my dog brood of 4 - 2 city slickers and 2 country bumpkins who make life so joyful ! I am sure Hocus & Pocus will give you much fodder for future newsletters ! Most of all - thank you for making us laugh ! Your wit and observations of the ridiculous- ness of today’s world are simply a joy to read and savor !
I fear bad and mad things are afoot and 2025 has kicked off as it means to continue. May the goddesses help us all. Xx
Gawd, I loved your first paragraph. I thought these thoughts but can't write like you.
And bravissimo to adopting two cats. They are handsome felines.
Thank you. .Kittens are the only antidote to these appalling times! T
Kristin Scott Thomas has a marvelous profile, always thought so.
I did not know that noses get middle-aged spread. Now I have something to obsess about besides my eyeballs sinking deeper into my face.
Yep. Something else to worry about evrey dayT
I have a female black cat and it's a lot like living with the ghost of Kay Thompson.
Too small noses always remind me of big-box stores in the midwest.
God I love that line and may well steal it !
Happy to be of service!
Are you suuuuuuure about the nose op?
Nothing in the world would stop me at this point ! T
Needed the laughs about Hocus and Pocus. Noseworthy is, indeed, to be reckoned with.
They are currently playing football with my ear buds which is the last straw T
PTSD is real. Your point about the women left behind is incredibly sad. Your nose? Do what pleases you. As an older woman myself, I am amazed at how many other women question my choice to stay blonde. It’s for me. A pet? Don’t rush in. With your son moving out, find your new rhythm. Thanks again for sharing. I enjoy your writing immensely. I hope to join in the chat. If I am unable to figure it out, with you in spirit.
Yes it’s time to acknowledge that it’s the delicate flower men making an over-refreshed hell of everything. In my own Holy Howl column I expound on the theme.
Re: noses, you forgot to mention Barbra Streisand... BUT thank you for mentioning the struggles of women in general. This was a good read!!
Babs!!
After mainlining msnbc during the first Trump Administration, I have prophylactically unsubscribed from all live cable to save what’s left of my brain. Thanks as always for the affirmation therapy. 💕💕